# Eco-Friendly Color-Changing Shoes SUNS Shoes Offsets Its Footprint by Planting 10 Trees Per Pair By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-06-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorchanging-shoes1 References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sunsshoes/suns-shoes-environmentally-friendly-color-changing-shoes) The color-changing shoes by SUNS Shoes are a fun and vibrant style choice. The upper playfully responds to UV light, revealing chromatic variations. The brand offers two distinct silhouettes—The Sunset Slip-On and The Sunrise Lace-Up models. Both made to be comfortable, one boasts 11 colorful dualities, while the latter features 12. This gives consumers plenty of choices when determining which combination best matches their personality or wardrobe. In addition to being playful, the color-changing shoes are manufactured with the planet in mind. As a result, SUNS Shoes will [plant 10 trees for each pair sold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-m00nshot-zero), ultimately offsetting their carbon footprint. The brand also embraces plant-based inks and [recycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore) for its product. Thank you letters are also included with each box and they are written on seed paper. Image Credit: SUNS Shoes ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Footwear:** Opportunities for using sustainable materials and manufacturing processes for footwear production. - **Color-changing Technology:** Incorporating color-changing technology for unique and fun product offerings. - **Carbon Footprint Offsetting:** Offsetting carbon footprints through tree planting programs. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** Integrating sustainable manufacturing processes and materials to create innovative shoe designs. - **Fashion Accessories:** Incorporating color-changing technology in various fashion accessories such as bags, jewelry, and hats. - **Sustainability:** Developing new ways to offset carbon footprints through tree planting and other eco-friendly initiatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Personality Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-cruiser-sneakers.md) - [Colorful Shoe Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-cruiser.md) - [Sustainable Color-Blocked Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colville.md) - [Net Zero Carbon Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-m00nshot-zero.md) - [Living Footwear Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jessica-thies-synthiesis.md) - [Chromatic Textile Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnei-x-camper-pelotissima-collection.md) - [Recycled Rope-Made Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore.md) - [Sustainable Single-Piece Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-cloudboom-strike-ls.md) - [Sustainable Open-Style Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keen-uneek-360.md)